Attendees enjoyed a simple meal of soup and bread to remind them of the need to combat hunger and choose a keepsake from more than 600 handmade bowls donated by professional and amateur artists and students.

Attendees enjoyed a simple meal of soup and bread to remind them of the need to combat hunger and choose a keepsake from more than 600 handmade bowls donated by professional and amateur artists and students.

SCHUYLKILL TWP. — Phoenixville Area Community Services recently held its primary fundraising event — Empty Bowls — at the Technical College High School — Pickering Campus.

Attendees enjoyed a simple meal of soup and bread to remind them of the need to combat hunger and choose a keepsake from more than 600 handmade bowls donated by professional and amateur artists and students.

The event also featured live music and a silent auction. T-shirts designed by a student from Phoenixville Area High School were available for sale.

Funds from Empty Bowls will help provide emergency food supplies and services to local residents.